tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595066558325171602017-07-29T04:46:51.688-05:00The Sweet Ashley LifeAshley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-32213264165775308742014-08-18T13:21:00.000-05:002014-08-18T13:21:27.941-05:00Bon Appétit + InstaCloset Sale
Meals we'll be enjoying this week:Click each meal title to view the recipe.
Grilled Tilapia Bowls with Chipotle Avocado Crema (Gluten Free meal!)
One Pot Pasta (I will add grilled chicken breast for a little extra)
Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
We'll also have our usual Sunday/Monday night pizza and taco Tuesday. What are some of your go-to meals during the Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-15258643644368592432014-01-16T10:50:00.000-06:002014-03-23T18:22:29.880-05:00Foggy Bottom...Nashville Mornings
Do you have a favorite kind of morning? Kind of like a favorite kind of day, but just the early hours? Most people would say they like a sunny day, about 75 degrees...maybe even on a beach. I dig days like that.
But when it comes to mornings, I'm totally different. I absolutely LOVE foggy mornings in Nashville. I drive through Warner park on my way to work and it's just slightly hilly, so Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-81064756125058633822014-01-14T10:39:00.000-06:002014-01-14T10:39:56.171-06:00Get Pretty With It
I'm torn on my favorite part of watching the Golden Globes. I love the fashion, but I also love watching the stars sit in the same room and socialize. They are just like us! Except their clothes cost a million times more than ours. Little details people!
Here's my quick list of favorites from the 2014 Golden Globes. Who were your favorites??
Kate Beckinsale - Zuhair Murad
Margot Robbie Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-38372768498050907502014-01-10T11:30:00.001-06:002014-01-10T11:30:57.833-06:00Guess who's back, back again...
Heeeeeeeey! Long time no chat, amirite? Well, what better day to come back than a Friday! {We all know an impending weekend gives us courage and motivation!} I have been thinking about this ol' blog a lot lately, and I'm happy to be back, at least for a bit. I've missed my creative outlet! And boy do I need one right now! Work, home, everything is just so busy.
I've started this year with a Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-61247562929219087882013-10-09T21:34:00.002-05:002013-10-09T21:36:37.055-05:00{Currently} Fall Randoms
My {currently} list....things that have been on my mind lately.
One day Ryan and I will have kiddos. Babies. We will make HUMANS. A strange realization.
I made a few new friends over the last few weeks. It restored my belief in humanity making friends outside of college/during adulthood.
It's that time of year again. Once it hits about 8:30 I'm in my favorite sweater leggings. I loveAshley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-49028364314658401932013-09-27T13:39:00.003-05:002013-09-27T13:39:43.861-05:00Fa la la la {fall}
It's Friday and I'm so excited for the weekend! Naturally, I found the time to do a quick 5 on Friday post!
This week's 5 will be a combination of things I loved about this week, and what I'm looking forward to this weekend.
One. Realizing the hard work is hard. And tiring. I have felt like an 80 year old woman after work every day this week month. But you know what, it pays off. #Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-57299444559613028852013-09-02T21:04:00.001-05:002013-09-15T14:21:52.220-05:00Laboring on Labor DayWhoa, is it really Monday? It definitely feels like a Sunday. Thank goodness! Every week should have an extra pseudo-Sunday. Amiright? We started the long weekend off with a little hangout sesh with our local friends at the state park near our neighborhood. Seeing friends on Friday is my favorite, and cookouts just scream Labor Day weekend.
This raccoon cause quite the ruckus!
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Sadly, I Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-22643026834899544842013-08-23T10:23:00.001-05:002013-08-23T12:34:29.491-05:005 on Friday {Birthday Madness}
Happy Friday lovelies. The husband and I have a super fun weekend ahead of us--hello redneck weekend! I am just counting down the seconds until work is over so we can get our butts on the road.
Know what else I'm counting down to?? My birthday! It's about a month away and I can't wait. Sidebar: when will I stop getting excited about birthdays? Ever? Do you still get super pumped? I just loveAshley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-59885862321433575872013-08-19T20:23:00.003-05:002013-08-19T20:23:58.136-05:00Put a Lid On It!
Holy warped speed weekend! It seems like this weekend FLEW past us.
And I'm obviously still recovering since it's Monday evening and I'm just now writing this weekend post.
Although it went quickly, it was packed with fun :)
Friday night the husband took me out for our favorite kind of date....sushi! For the last two years I've been on the hunt for an awesome sushi place here in Nashville (you Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-87734860979237472922013-08-14T22:04:00.002-05:002013-08-14T22:04:59.419-05:00The Financially Responsible Post
This week we started our newest {married couple} endeavor. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. Have you ever heard of it? Several people on Instagram mentioned attending the class and loving it. Even before hearing that, we were pretty excited. Ryan has been listening to Dave Ramsey pretty much his whole life (his parents are Dave followers). I started listening to him on podcast while I Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-19819721597890897092013-08-13T22:11:00.003-05:002013-08-13T22:11:15.980-05:00Did I mention...
Did I mention how long I thought last week was? Well, it kicked my butt. By Wednesday I was ready to just give up, but I kept pushing (not that I REALLY had a choice...I'm coveting my last two vacation days of the year).
Turns out, this week makes last week look like a walk in the park.
So, what do I do when the going gets tough? I finally blog.Hello stress relief!
Speaking of Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-68670832006690508752013-08-08T12:53:00.000-05:002013-08-08T12:53:36.959-05:00Currently {rainy day edition}
Happy almost-Friday lovelies! This week has absolutely flown by and it's almost the weekend. I don't think I could be more excited. This weekend will be full of relaxation with the husband, wine, friends, and taking it EASY. The best combination if you ask me.
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Here's my Currently list for today...
Thinking About: How true is this? Our mothers always make the best meals, and they Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-25963359667002786562013-07-10T09:00:00.000-05:002013-07-10T09:00:06.654-05:00Wordless Wednesday
Recent pictures from my camera....
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What have you been capturing lately?
Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-24392314029670716982013-07-03T11:53:00.000-05:002013-07-03T11:53:47.664-05:00Summer Bucket List
I have a million blog posts running through my head this week. Thankfully I've been able to either jot down my notes or start drafts when the moment hits me! I get really excited about blog posts during the summer, but we are always so busy.
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Speaking of being excited about summer--here are a few things I've got on my mental bucket list.
I wanna read this.
I wanna buy a similar Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-64764152709567087222013-06-28T11:55:00.002-05:002013-06-28T11:55:36.767-05:005 on Friday {This & That}
Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week---here's to an even better weekend!Here's my 5 on Friday list to kick off the weekend with.Check out the rest and link up here!
1. Lunch Break Blogging If you are anything like me (i.e. work full time, have a home to keep up, are married, etc. etc.) blogging is tough business during the week. I am thankful for lunch breaks that allow me to Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-26579610515830710262013-06-17T09:30:00.000-05:002013-06-17T09:30:02.135-05:00{M.L. Rose}
I have to start this post off by sharing that this is my 300TH post!! I can't believe it...that's a lot of posting! I am to have a fun place to write and share---and I love the blogging friends I've made along the way! Thanks for reading!!
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In Nashville {or ANY city for that matter} it's important to have your favorite restaurants staked out. When it's time to pick a place for dinner Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-69861696235460514602013-06-16T20:48:00.001-05:002013-06-16T20:48:34.430-05:00Father's Day {2013}
Today is such an important day...Father's Day! Although my father and I have had a lot of ups and downs, we've developed a special relationship over the last year or two and {at this point} I wouldn't trade it for the world. Ryan and I are SO incredibly lucky to have our fathers!
Don't Ryan and his Dad look alike?!
We wish all of the father's a happy day and another great Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-22015605563990071182013-06-11T11:50:00.000-05:002013-06-11T11:50:02.818-05:00Photo Junkie
Did anyone else have a WILD Monday? Just me? Well here's to a fantastic Tuesday!{Which has been flying by....so glad it's already lunchtime!}
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Moving right along...this past weekend didn't go quite as planned. But that didn't keep us from having a good time!
Saturday was supposed to be filled with canoes, brews, and friends. The day started out well, with breakfast with the in-laws, Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-21193288973495181392013-06-07T15:13:00.002-05:002013-06-07T15:13:30.007-05:005 on Friday {keeping it simple}
Happy Friday lovelies! I am SO happy it's Friday...I about lost my mind this week waiting for today to get here.
I'm excited to link up with fellow Nashvillian, Natasha, for 5 on Friday!
Here are five things I'm the most excited for this weekend!
Keeping Things Simple
That's pretty much the goal for this weekend. We do have plans, but they are simple and we're trying to keep them Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-66276019442862694102013-06-06T17:42:00.001-05:002013-06-06T17:42:43.409-05:00Is It Friday Yet?
This is how I feel about it NOT being Friday yet....
Chasing this week away....
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Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday!
GIFs via
Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-64351530962572622352013-06-02T20:54:00.000-05:002013-06-03T16:11:01.672-05:00No Clouds Allowed
What a weekend! It's our first weekend at home since the wedding....and the first non-crazy one in about a month. We have reeeeally enjoyed the down time and can't wait to have a few more in the coming weeks!
Although it was a short week, it felt like I worked a few extra days. Catching up after being out of the office for 8 day is INSANE! To make it a little easier on us, we went out for Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-37182722397135391712013-06-02T16:52:00.000-05:002013-06-02T21:36:40.587-05:00Guide to Yumminess!
Hi lovelies! I'm so happy to be back to blogging!
Do you notice anything different??! The ol' blog got a little makeover and I couldn't be happier!
Chelsea @ Bella Lulu Ink was so sweet & amazing to work with!
What do you think? I wanted something fresh and to feel like I have a CLEAN slate! Maybe it's my new last name, or that I'm finally able to commit time to blogging again--either Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-60493246642155810452013-05-28T10:03:00.000-05:002013-05-28T10:03:16.823-05:00{Mr. and Mrs.}
Hi y'all!
Guess what? I officially have a new name!
{Mr. and Mrs. Emerson}
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Happy Tuesday! Hopefully you're having an easier time with work today than I am!
Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-52518666950360464612013-05-14T10:50:00.001-05:002013-05-14T10:50:53.555-05:00Things that make me happy
I decided my brain needed a break from all of the wedding business. So, I'm participating with Jenni for today's Blog everyday in May challenge: share ten things that make you really happy.If there's one emotion I am right now, it's happy! Here's my list:
1. Enjoying a good, natural, from-the-belly laugh.
2. The perfect picture. No retakes, just the perfect picture (usually candid).3. Ashley @ The Sweet Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931742546042461735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859506655832517160.post-57346006145940464362013-05-13T11:05:00.001-05:002013-05-13T11:05:18.306-05:00Wedding Week {Monday}
It's wedding WEEK! There are no words for how excited I am! I can't wait for Wednesday (my last day of work). I can't wait for my favorite people to get in on Thursday. And I definitely can't wait for everyone to be together on Friday! I hope this week flies by, but I'll have plenty to keep me busy in the mean time.
This is how I feel today...
It's the new "head in the clouds" :)via
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